Nutella Jar Sparks House Fire That Ends In Tragedy

It sounds like the beginning of an urban dessert myth, but sadly it's a true tale.

Just when we thought we'd never have anything bad to say about our favorite hazelnut spread— except that we can't stop eating it—this family's devastating story might give us pause the next time we inhale a jar.

Declan Murphy and his wife were out celebrating their wedding anniversary along with their two children when a fire ripped through their London home.

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They say the blaze, which destroyed their roof and caused damage to the house's first floor, happened when sunlight pierced through a container of Nutella that was on the windowsill, reports Get West London.

Tragically, the real damage caused by the fire couldn't be salvaged by home repair.

The family's nine-year-old Jack Russell, Chili, was trapped inside. The pup sadly died of smoke inhalation.

"We're all heartbroken at Chili's death and we've been told it will be up to a year before the house is ready for us to move back into," Declan said.

"I want to ensure other people are aware of the dangers and know to keep glass items away from windows and out of direct sunlight so they don't have to go through anything like this," he urged.

Local firefighter Charlie Pugsley, said "These sort of fires are not as rare as you would think. I've seen everything from sparkly door knobs to crystal balls starting fires."

He warns that glass and crystal ornaments along with mirrors should be kept out of direct sunlight.

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